Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that strict action has been taken against several government officials and employees inside the Secretariat who violated rules and regulations, based on specific allegations.
He made these remarks yesterday afternoon while speaking as guest of honour and responding to journalists at the closing ceremony of a fortnight-long colourful programme marking the anniversary of the historic July Revolution 2024 at Manarat International University in Khagan, Savar.
Alam said no one who strengthened the hand of fascism will be spared, and all will be brought to justice. The government is taking necessary steps to ensure that such fascism can never be established again, but without committing any injustice. Allegations against those still suspected of aiding fascism will be investigated, and action will follow if proven.
Shafiqul Alam also said that the upcoming national parliamentary election in February 2026 will be the most free, fair and acceptable election in history. “Work is underway to present the nation with a fair and free election,” he added.
Highlighting the role of students in the July Movement, Shafiqul Alam said students from private universities played the leading role, with a remarkable number of female students participating, an unprecedented scene in the history of Bengal.
“Every killing during the movement will be tried, none will be left out,” he said, adding that the murders of Manarat University students Shakil Hossain Parvez and Ahnab Abir Ashraful will also be brought to justice.
He stressed that the government is not rushing the process, as they do not want any “kangaroo court”. “In the 2026 election, everyone will be able to vote for their preferred candidate. We want to build a new Bangladesh, and all accused in the July killings will be tried to establish justice. The trials may be delayed, but they will be completed at the right time,” he said.
Shafiqul Alam credited the July fighters for bringing down the rule of a single autocrat, and mentioned that the United Nations has conducted a proper investigation into the July killings.
Earlier, he inaugurated a square and library named after the two martyred students, Shakil Hossain Parvez and Ahnab Abir Ashraful, and also participated in a tree plantation programme, a discussion meeting, a cultural event, and prize distribution for various competitions.
The event was attended by the university’s Board of Trustees Chairman and former secretary Mohammad Fazlur Rahman as chief guest. Among others who spoke were Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Abdur Rob, board member and Supreme Court Advocate Md Matiur Rahman Akand, and prominent activist and leading July fighter Abu Sadiq Kayem.